Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

she was overwhelmed with joy, crying out, “Sebastian, come

exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve

look at Sebastian in the distance and spat on the ground. “He’s all alone, and there’s so many of us. Why should

he frantically urged, “Hurry up, get this woman in

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

van was akin to a bottomless vortex, exerting a strong pull that gradually drew

I can’t get in

that was gripping

her jaw, an agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn you, b*tch! It

his hand and slapped Madelyn hard, knocking her onto the ground. The force sent her tumbling several times on the

the corner of her lips. Madelyn raised her hand to wipe it, only

Instead, she swiftly turned her attention to Sebastian, “Sebastian, be

a dagger from his waist,

expression became solemn when he sensed the imminent danger. He stepped forward, swiftly seizing the thug. Then, bending his knee, he hit the thug squarely in the abdomen. The intense pain left the thug

grace and fluidity that

for Sebastian, so they shouted, “Let’s

into the vehicle. The black van sped off, leaving a trail of dust in

finally relaxed, only to feel

and thrown to the

helping her

as well as the blood at the corner of her lips were the first things to catch his

were also scraped, and there were bruises on her arms.

storm was raging in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on a dangerous, bloodthirsty look.

a death wish!

strode toward the parked car, ready to drive her

moment Madelyn felt the warmth of Sebastian’s body, she snapped back to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian who was holding

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as she sobbed softly. “I was so scared just now. If the bad guys had taken me away, I would never get to see you

she was still thinking of him

n here